Head Hunger

[ladybanded 50]

So, I am on day 2 of the 5 day pouch test and the food monster is telling me to eat everything, but I am not actually hungry. This head hunger this is annoying as hell. My question is, how does everyone deal with this issue?

[Kitt3000 757]

Acknowledging it to yourself, then go get busy doing something else. If it's time for Water, now is a good time to get some in. Good luck!

[Bandista 7,466]

What is a five-day pouch test? I do know I can do most anything for five days but I'm not sure what this is -- a way of checking to make sure you band is set? Thanks so much for the intel!

[ladybanded 50]

What is a five-day pouch test? I do know I can do most anything for five days but I'm not sure what this is -- a way of checking to make sure you band is set? Thanks so much for the intel!

http://5daypouchtest.com/index.html there is the link for the test. Yes it's like a reset

[kll724 3,055]

Go for a walk, read good book, get your mind off your tummy! Best wishes, head hunger is not fun!

[Bandista 7,466]

http://5daypouchtest.com/index.html there is the link for the test. Yes it's like a reset

Wow, great link -- thanks......

[JBT222 51]

Right after I was banded I decided to learn a new hobby to help confront head hunger so I taught my self how to crochet. I know sounds odd, but it was something that kept both my hands busy so there was not hand to mouth need that I think is a lot of head hunger.

One of my biggest problems pre-band was the after dinner snack while watching TV. That is when head hunger hit the hardest for me. I still have attacks of it when I let myself break rules. But I find if I can make it about 3-4 days, then the head hunger goes away.

Be strong. you can beat it!

[ladybanded 50]

Right after I was banded I decided to learn a new hobby to help confront head hunger so I taught my self how to crochet. I know sounds odd, but it was something that kept both my hands busy so there was not hand to mouth need that I think is a lot of head hunger.

One of my biggest problems pre-band was the after dinner snack while watching TV. That is when head hunger hit the hardest for me. I still have attacks of it when I let myself break rules. But I find if I can make it about 3-4 days, then the head hunger goes away.

Be strong. you can beat it!

Thank you. I used to crochet years ago with my late aunt when I was a little girl. I think that's a great idea. I may take it back up to keep my mind busy

[ladybanded 50]

Wow, great link -- thanks......

your welcome. It's very helpful.

[ladyjordan 105]

Great link thank you :wub:

[Jim1967 3,569]

Very fact that you're acknowledging the head hunger versus actual hunger is huge. Now you just need to preoccupy yourself with something else.

[ladybanded 50]

Great link thank you :wub:

your welcome

[ladybanded 50]

Very fact that you're acknowledging the head hunger versus actual hunger is huge. Now you just need to preoccupy yourself with something else.

Im currently trying to find a hobby to keep me occupied. Ive noticed that ive been working out a whole lot, because every time I get head hunger, I exercise. Not a bad thing, but I need to find something to occupy myself on my down time. Doing the pouch test brought me back to when I first got my band and I now pay attention to how I actually feel rather than just eating because it taste good or feeding my emotions.